The first time Seattle Seahawks’ QB Sam Darnold squared off against Arizona Cardinals' coach Jonathan Gannon, Darnold came out on top. It was 2018, his rookie season with the New York Jets.
Gannon was coaching defensive backs for the Indianapolis Colts, his first year as a top position coach in the NFL. Darnold played very well in just his sixth professional game, and the Jets won 42-34 behind seven field goals from Jason Myers.
That win got the Jets to .500 for the season, and optimism was swirling around the Jets’ young QB. Sadly, that would be the last time Sam Darnold would have the New York Jets at a .